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QUESTIONS. 



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those in the second, refer to the page of the History, from which the stu- 
dent is to frame the Answer. 

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CHAPTER I. 

Q. p. 

1. 7. What is said, respecting the ancestors of George 

Washington 1 

2. 7. From whom, was he the third in descent? 

3. 7. Of what country, was that ancestor a native ? 

4. 7. At what period, did he emigrate from England ? 

5. 7. In what part of America, did he settle ? 

6. 7. Where was George Washington born ? 

7. 7. When? 

8. 7. What was the name of his father ? 

9. 7. What was the age of George Washington, at the 

period of his father's death ? 

10. 7. Upon whom, did his education then devolve? 

11. 7. What appointment did he, when only fifteen 

years old, solicit and obtain ? 

12. 8. With what countries, was Great Britain then at 

war ? 

13. 8. By whose interference, was he diverted from the 

sea-service ? 

14. 8. What is said, respecting his education? 

15. 8. For what employment, did the knowledge of 

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mathematics qualify him, in the early part of 
his life ? 

16. 8. Of what utility, was it to him, at a later period ? 

17. 8. What have his cotemporaries reported, re- 

specting his youth ? 

18. 8. What is said, respecting his patrimonial estate ? 

19. 8. To what office, was he appointed, at the age of 

nineteen ? 

20. 8. In what enterprize, was he employed, when he 

was only twenty-one? 
'^1. 9. As the first European discoverers of the Missis- 
sippi, what region was claimed hy the French? 

22. 9. In pursuance of this claim, of what tract of 

country, did they take possession ? 

23. 9. In what year, did this aggression occur ? 

24. 9. What military works, were they proceeding to 

erect ? 

25. 9. In subserviency to what scheme ? 

26. 9. Who was then Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia ? 

27. 9. To whom, did he despatch Washington, with a 

letter ? 

28. 9. What remonstrance did it contain ? 

29. 9. What instructions were given to the young en- 



voy ? 



30. 9. What was then the extreme frontier settlement 

of the English ? 
SI. 9. When did he arrive there ? 

32. 9. How did he proceed, when his horses were dis- 

abled ? 

33. 9. What place did he particularly designate, as an 

advantageous position for a fortress ? 

34. 9. What fort was afterwards built there? 
85. 9. What town? 

36. 9. To what fort did he ascend ? 



57. 


P. 
9, 


38. 


9, 


39. 


10. 


40. 


10. 


41. 


10, 


42. 


10. 


43. 


10. 



To whom, did he there deliver Mr. Dinwiddie's 
letter ? 

Having set out on his return, when did he reach 
Williamsburg ? 

To what measure, w^as the assembly of Vir- 
ginia induced, by the answer brought by 
Washington ? 

Of the regiment then raised, who were ap- 
pointed the commanding officers 1 

With two companies of this regiment, how^ far 
did Washington advance, early in the ensuing 
April ? 

What information did he there receive, from 
some friendly Indians ? 

As several circumstances indicated a hostile in- 
tention on the part of the advancing French 
detachment, what measure w-as pursued by 
Washington ? 

44. 10. What was the result ? 

45. 10. Colonel Fry having died, upon whom did the 

command of the regiment devolve ? 

46. 10. Of how many men, was Colonel Washington 

now at the head 1 

47. 10. What name w^as afterwards given to the stock- 

ade then erected by Washington, at the 
Great Meadows ? 

48. 11. By whom, was the place, with a considerable 

force, attacked ? 

49. 11. How long did the engagement continue? 

50. 11. By w^hom, was a parley demanded ? 

51. 11. What offer did he make ? 

52. 11. What honourable terms were mutually agreed 

upon 1 

53. 12. Was the Legislature of Virginia dissatisfied with 

the issue of the campaign ? 

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Q. P. 

54. 12. When tlie season for action was over, what oc- 

curred? 

55. 12. Did Great Britain take a direct part in the con- 

troversy which began in Virginia, in respect 
to the Ohio lands / 

56. 12. Was any miUtary force sent to America, to 

support the claims of his Britannic Majesty ? 

57. 12. In what year, did they arrive? 

58. 13. By whom, were they commanded? 

59. 13. In what capacity, did Washington serve in the 

campaign 1 

60. 13. Where did he join the army ? 

61. 14. Of what species of soldiers, consisted the pro- 

vincial troops which composed a part of 
Braddock's army? 

62. 14. Of what danger, was the British general warned 

by Washington ? 

63. 14. What advice did he give him? 

64. 14. Did Braddock follow his salutary counsel ? 

65. 14. What dreadful scene was presented, on the 9th 

of July? 

GG. 14. Did Washington receive any wound? 

67. 14. Mention the dangers that he underwent. 

GS. 14. What was the fate of the other officers ? 

69. 15. How long did the action last? 

70. 15. What was the fate of Braddock 

71. 15. After the fall of Braddock, how far did his troops 

retire, before they could be rallied ? 

72. 15. In 'hat manner, did the officers of the British 

reaiments conduct themselves ? 

73. 15. State their whole number. 

74. 15. Of these, how many were killed or wounded ? 

75. 15. What is said, of the common soldiers ? 

76. 15. How did the three Virginia companies behave? 



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Q. P: 

77. 15. What effect had this reverse of fortune upon 

the reputation of Washington ? 

78. 15. What was generally believed by his country- 

men? 

79. 15. Upon what measure, did the assembly of Vir- 

ginia now determine 1 

80. 15. To whom, was given the command of the new 

regiment ? 

81. 16. How was he designated by his commission ? 

82. 16. In execution of the duties of his new office, on 

what service was Washington first employed ? 

83. 16. In what condition, did he find them ? 

84. 17. What is said, as to the irruptions by the In- 

dians, for three years after Braddock's de- 
feat ? 

85. 20. In case that offensive operations were not 

adopted, what measure did Washington par- 
ticularly recommend ? 

86. 20. On all occasions, to what measure did he give 

a decided preference ? 

87. 20. Of what British officer, did the project at length 

obtain the complete approbation ? 

88. 20. In what year ? 

89. 20. At what places, were stationed the forces des- 

tined for this expedition ? 

90. 21. When did the army reach Fort Duquesne? 

91. 22. Did they experience much opposition from the 

garrison ? 

92. 22. Vv'hat reason is assigned, for the abandonment 

of so advantageous a position? 

93. 22. By what results, was the soundness of Wash- 

ington's judgment proved ? 

94. 22. Were the benefits arising from the capture of 

that fort, confined to Virginia ? 



8 

Q. P. 

95. 22. What was the consequence of the French be- 

ing in possession of that post ? 

96. 22. What favourable change resulted from the 

expulsion of the French ? 

97. 22. With what tribes, was a treaty of peace soon 

afterwards concluded ? 

98. 22. What name was then given to Fort Duquesne ? 

99. 22. By what troops, was it garrisoned ? 

100. 22. What city was afterwards erected upon its 

site ? 

101. 22. When did the mihtary career of Colonel Wash- 

ington end, as a colonial officer ? 

102. 22. To what honourable office, had he been elect- 

ed, while at Fort Cumberland ? 

103. 22. By which county ? 

104. 23. What reward did he shortly afterwards obtain, 

for his gallant and patriotic services ? 

105. 23. What character is given of the lady whom 

he married ? 

106. 23. Do you remember v^^hat addition he had, a few 

years before, acquired to his estate ? 

107. 23. By what event, did he become entitled to 

that estate ? 

108. 23. In compliment to whom, was it named, and 

from what cause? 

109. 24. Having withdrawn to that delightful residence, 

to what pursuits did he apply himself? 

110. 24. For how many years ? 

111. 24. When the conflicting claims of Great Britain 

and the colonies were brought before the 
Virginia legislature,on what side did he take 
a decided part ? 



CHAPTER II. 

Q. p. 

112. 24. At what period, was a new system for govern- 

ing the British colonies adopted 1 

113. 25. Were the colonies represented in the British 

parliament ? 

114. 25. What power did the parliament claim and ex- 

ercise 1 

115. 25. What consequence ensued, from claims so re- 

pugnant to the spirit of the British constitu- 
tion ? 

116. 25. What measure was pointed out to them, by a 

sense of common danger 1 

117. 25. When and where, did their representatives 

meet? 

118. 25. To that congress, who were deputed by Vir- 

ginia ? 

119. 25. To what other congress, were the same mem- 

bers afterwards appointed 1 

120. 26. As long as Washington continued a member 

of congress, what distinction was enjoyed 
by him ? 

121. 26. Whom did congress appoint commander-in- 

chief of all the forces, raised, and to be 
raised, for the defence of the colonies ? 

122. 26. Had he any competitors for that distinguished 

and honourable office ? 

123. 27. Did Washington decline receiving pay for his 

services ? 

124. 27. What remuneration did he consent to receive ? 

125. 27. What unanimous resolution was adopted by 

congress, in relation to the commander of 
their forces ? 

126. 27. V/ho were appointed to the rank of Major^ 

General ? 



127. 


P. 

27. 


128. 


27, 


129. 


28. 


130. 


28. 


131. 


28. 


132. 


29. 


133. 


29. 


134. 


29. 



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Who was appointed Adjutant-General 1 

Where was then the head-quarters of the 
American army ? 

When Gen. Washington arrived there, in what 
manner was he received by the army ? 

Where were the British then intrenched ? 

Where were the Americans intrenched ? 

What was the number of men placed under 
the command of Washington '? 

What circumstances concurred, to render this 
force very inadequate to active operations ? 

Mention the names of the three members of 
congress, who, on the representation of the 
commander-in-chief, were deputed to re- 
pair to the camp, in order to confer on the 
most effectual mode of continuing, support- 
ing, and regulating a continental army ? 
135. 30. In the instructions given to the recruiting of- 
ficers, what did the General enjoin upon 
them? 

At this time, what was the amount of the royal 

army in Boston ? 
What bold resolution was now formed by 

General Washington ? 

What heights did he determine to fortify ? 

What immediate object had he in view, from 
their fortification ? 

What measure did he pursue, to favour the 
execution of this plan ? 

What American general took possession of the 
heights of Dorchester ? 

What information did the British admiral, in 
consequence, communicate to Gen. Howe ? 

To what alternatives, desired by Washington, 
were the enemy now brought 1 



136. 


31. 


137. 


32. 


138. 


32. 


139. 


32. 


140. 


82. 


141. 


32. 


1-42. 


33. 


143. 


33. 



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Q. P. 

144. 33. Which of these alternatives, did General Howe 

prefer ? 

145. 33. Did he succeed in its execution ? 

146. 33. What resolution was now formed by the 

British ? 

147. 33. Did Washington embarrass the British army 

during their evacuation ? 

148. 33. Why did he permit them to depart unmo- 

lested ? 

149. 34. When did he take possession of Boston ? 

150. 34. In what manner, was Washington received on 

entering the town l 

151. 34. By what declaration, was he honoured by 

congress ? 

152. 34. By what means, did they endeavour to per- 

petuate the remembrance of that great 
event ? 

153. 34. How was he complimented by the Massachu- 

setts council and house of representatives ? 

154. 34. By what language, did they express their good 

wishes ? 

CHAPTER HI. 

155. 34. Did the evacuation of Boston lessen the labours 

of Washington 1 

156. 34. What is said, of the campaign of 1776 ? , 

157. 34. Including the navy and army, what was the 

number of the British military force ? 

158. 35. On what idea, was it calculated? 

159. 35. After providing for the security of Boston, 

whither did Washington, with the main ar- 
my, proceed ? 



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Q. p. 

160. 35. Of what island, did General Howe take posses- 

sion, in the latter end of June ? 

161. 35. By what British officer, was he soon followed t 

162. 36. On the arrival of General Howe at Staten Isl- 

and, what was the number of the American 
army? 

163. 36. What was the number, before the end of Au- 

gust ? 

164. 36. Were they all soldiers of the line ? 

165. 36. What proportion of the whole were sick ? 

166. 36. At what places, were they stationed ? 

167. 37. At w^hat number, was the strength of General 

Howe estimated? 

168. 38. What orders were at this time most explicitly 

given by General Washington ? 

169. 38. What desire was at the same time expressed 

by him ? 

170. 38. Where did the greater part of the British 

troops land, on the 22d of August ? 

171. 39. Who commanded the American troops on 

Long Island ? 

172. 39. When did an engagement occur there? 

173. 39. What was the result ? 

174. 39. Whither did the Americans retreat ? 

175. 40. What was the American loss, as computed by 

General Washington ? 

176. 40. What was the total loss of the enemy, as sta- 

ted by General Howe ? 

177. 43. After a serious remonstrance by General Wash- 

ington, what number of troops did congress 
resolve to raise ? 

178. 43. For what period, were they to serve? 

179. 43. Under these circumstances, what object was 

of the greatest importance to the Ameri- 
cans? 



13 

Q. P. 

180. 43. On what measure, did General Washington, 

after much deliberation, determine 1 

181. 43, To what place, did he remove his public stores? 

182. 45. After the British had gained possession of the 

city of New York, what dreadful calamity 
occurred there ? 

183. 45. On the day after the retreat from New York, 

which party was successful in a skirmish ? 

184. 45. On that occasion, who commanded the Amer- 

ican troops ? 

185. 45. What was their fate ? 

186. 46. Was that the first advantage gained in the 

campaign by the army of Washington? 

187. 46. To increase its influence on the army, what 

was, on the next day, appointed for the 
parole ? 

188. 46. Failing in his first design, of cutting off Wash- 

ington's communication with the eastern 
states, what new plan of operations was 
adopted by General Howe ? 

189. 46. Penetrating his designs, what movement was 

made by Washington? 

190. 46. What serious misfortune about this time be- 

fel the American arms ? 

191. 46. Was this the only post then held by the Amer- 

icans on Long Island ? 

192. 47. On what day, did it become necessary for 

Washington to retreat over the Delaware ? 

193. 47. What prudent measures did he adopt for the 

safety of his army ? 

194. 47. What is said of the pursuit ? 

195. 47. Having driven the American army out of New 

Jersey, where did the British post them- 
selves ? 

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Q. P. 

196. 48. To execute what service, was General Putnam 

in the nnean time sent forward ? 

197. 48. Under most embarrassing disadvantages, how 

many miles did Washington march, in his 
retreat through New Jersey ? 

198. 48. During how many days, had he the address to 

prolong it ? 

199. 49. From what cause, was the small force which 

began the retreat daily lessening 1 

200. 49. At what periods, did the term of service of the 

troops mostly expire 1 

201. 49. Do you remember the name of the officer who 

then commanded the eastern troops ? 

202. 49. What orders were repeatedly sent to him, by 

Washington '( 

203. 49. Were these orders obeyed ? 

204. 49. While on his march through Morris county, in 

New Jersey, what accident happened to 
him ? 

205. 50. What is, at this time, said of congress ? 

206. 50. Under all these trying circumstances, was 

Washington dismayed 1 

207. 51. After the capture of General Lee, upon whom 

did the command of his army devolve ? 

208. 51. In obedience to the orders formerly given, did 

he join General Washington 1 

209. 51. About the same time, what other addition was 

made to the force of the commander-in- 
chief? 

210. 51. What was now the number of his army ? 

211. 51. During the retreat through New Jersey, to 

how many did his army amount ? 

212. 51. By what boundary, were the two armies now 

separated ? 



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Q. p. 

.213. 51. In what places, were the British troops can- 
toned ? 

214. 51. V\hiit were they in daily expectation of being 

enabled to accomplish ? 

215. 51. On receiving information of their numbers and 

dilferent cantonments, what was observed 
by Washington? 

216. 51. What bold design did he form? 

217. 52. ^Vhen did he make arrangements for its exe- 

cution ? 

218. 52. In how many divisions, did he design to cross 

the Delaware ; and at what places? 

219. 52. Did the troops which were to have crossed at 

the last two places, succeed in the attempt? 

220. 53. From what cause, did they fail ? 

221. 52. Of how many, did the main body consist? 

222. 52. At what time, on the following morning, were 

they in a condition to form their line of 
march on the A^ew Jersey side ? 

223. 52. Was this enterprise successful ? 

2'^4. 52. How many of the enemy did Washington cap- 
ture ? 

225. 52. Of what nation, were tliey? 

220. 52. What officer of the Virginia troops, is stated 
to have been wounded ? 

227. 52. Of what regiments, did the detachment in 

Trenton consist ; and to how many did they 
amount? 

228. 52. How many of these escaped ? 

229. 52. By what road ? 

230. 53. At what place, did the British detachments^ 

which had been distributed over New Jer- 
se}^ assemble, after the capture of the 
Hessians ? 

231. 53, By what army, \yere they joined ? 



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Q p. 

232. 53. From their concentrated position, to what 

place did they advance in great force ? 

233. 53. By what ingenious stratagem, did Washington 

elude the vigilance of the enemy at Trenton? 

234. 54. The more effectually to disguise the departure 

of the Americans from Trenton, what other 
deception did he use. 

235. 54. What was the particular advantage, derived 

from that means of deception ? 

236. 55. How many of the British were killed and 

wounded, by Washington's army, at Prince- 
ton ? J 

237. 55. How many were taken prisoners ? 

238. 55. During the engagement at Princeton, how 

were the British in Trenton employed ? 

239. 55. For what natural explosion, did they mistake 

the report of the artillery at Trenton? 

240. 55. Astonished at these bold measures of an enemy 

supposed to be vanquished, what movement 
was made by the British ? 

CHAPTER IV. 

241. 55. What is observed, respecting the victories of 

Trenton and Princeton ? 

242. 55. Which city is represented to have been saved 

for that winter ? 

243. 56. Which of the states was recovered ? 

244. 56. After the campaign had been carried into the 

month of January, (1777) to what place did 
Washington retire ? 

245. 56. For what purpose? 

246. 56. How did the remainder of the winter season 

pass over 1 



17 

Q. P. 

247. 56. In whose favour, were the skirmishes that en- 

sued ? 

248. 61. When did the battle of Brandy wine occur ? 

249. 60. Were the regular troops of the American army, 

equal in number and discipline to the royal 
army ? 

250. 60. In that engagement, who commanded the 

American forces ? 

251. 60. Who was the chief commander of the British ? 

252. 61. Who led the two columns of the enemy into 

action ? 

253. 61. Which army was defeated? 

254. 61. To what place, did they retreat ? 

255. 61. What loss of men did they sustain ? 

256. 61. Did the American loss exceed that of the 

British 'I 

257. 62. Though Washington had failed in his object 

of saving Philadelphia, did he still retain 
the confidence of congress and the states ? 

258. 62. In advancing sixty miles through an open 

country, without fortifications, how long did 
he delay the British army ? 

259. 62. How soon, after his late defeat, did he offer 

battle to his successful adversary ? 

260. 62. By what occurrence, was the battle pre- 

vented ? 

261. 62, Where did Washington at this time encamp ? 

262. 62. Where did the British army take their stand 1 

263. 63. At which place, did General Washington now 

resolve to attack the British? 

264. 63. When did the battle of Germantown occur ? 

265. 64. Was the attack successful ? 

2QQ. 64. What loss was sustained by the defeated 
army ? 

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18 

Q. p. 

267. 64, What notice was taken by congress, of the 

battle of Germantovvn ? 

268. 65. After the evacuation of Germantown, at what 

place did the British concentrate their 
force '? 

269. 65. To what object, did they direct their principal 

attention ? 

270. 65. Was that object finally accomplished ? 

271. 65. How long did it employ them ? 

272. 65. In this discouraging state of public affairs, by 

whom was a letter addressed to General 
Washington ? 

273. 65. What office had he lately filled 1 

274. 65. Do you remember the purport of the letter ? 

275. 65. What notice was taken of it, by Washington ? 

276. 65. What joyful intelligence at length arrived 

from the north ? 

277. 65. After receiving a reinforcement from the 

northern army, where did Washington take 
a position with his increased force ? 

278. 67. Whither, was General Smallwood despatched ? 

279. 67. For what purpose ? 

280. 67. Where was Colonel Morgan placed ? 

281. 67. Where was General Armstrong posted ? 

282. 67. With what design ? 

283. 67. What place was fixed on, for the winter 

quarters of the Americans f 

284. 07. How far is that place from Philadelphia? 

285. 67. Why was this position preferred to more com- 

fortable villages ? 

286. 67. In marching between Whitemarsh and Valley 

Forge, by what marks might the American 
army have been tracked? 



19 

Q. p. 

287. 67. By what means, were they accommodated in 

their winter quarters 1 

288. 67. For the support of his army, to what dis- 

tressing expedient was Washington com- 
pelled I 

289. 68. In obedience to congress, what proclamation 

did he issue ? 

290. 69. What reply did he make to a remonstrance of 

the legislature of Pennsylvania, in which 
they expressed their dissatisfaction to con- 
gress at his alleged inactivity in winter 
quarters ? 

291. 69. What other vexation was about the same 

time added to General Washington, of a pe- 
culiar nature ? 

292. 71. Did these machinations abate the ardour of 

Washington in the common cause ? 

293. 71. Was any effect produced, in diminishing his 

well-earned reputation? 

CHAPTER V. 

294. 71. In what manner, did General Washington de- 

vote the short respite from field duty, which 
followed the encampment of the army at 
Valley Forge 1 

295. 71. What measure did he labour to impress upon 

congress ? 

296. 72. To the committee of congress, deputed to re- 

side in camp, what measure did he recom- 
mend, as essentially necessary to the interest 
of the officers ? 

297. 73. Was any attention paid to this recommenda- 

tion, by congress ? 



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Q. P. 

298. 73. What was the effective force of Washington's 

army, throughout the winter ? 

299. 73. What was its number, on paper ? 

300. 73. With what European power, was a treaty en- 

tered into, about this time, by the United 
States? 

301. 73. Mention the nature of the terms offered to the 

Americans, immediately afterwards, by 
Great Britain. 

302. 74. Were these offers accepted by the United 

States ? 

303. 74. The day after their rejection, what resolution, 

formerly recommended by Washington, was 
adopted by congress ? 

304. 74. On the resignation of Sir William Howe, by 

whom was he succeeded in the command 
of the British army ? 

305. 74. What orders did his successor immediately re- 

ceive ? 
806. 74. Why was that measure deemed expedient? 

307. 74. Was the design of evacuating Philadelphia, 

soon discovered by Washington ? 

308. 74. Could the object or course of the enemy be 

precisely ascertained ? 

309. 74. What several movements, did their prepara- 

tions equally denote ? 

310. 74. When did the British cross the Delaware? 

311. 74. At what place? 

312. 75. When did the Americans cross, in pursuit ? 

313. 75. At what place ? 

314. 75. When Sir Henry Clinton had advanced to Al- 

lentown, towards what place did he deter- 
mine to hasten ? 

315. 77, In the engagement which ensued, near Men- 



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Q. P. 

mouth court house, which army seemed to 
have gained the advantage ? 

316. 77. To w^hat quarter, did the American general 

soon afterwards draw off his troops? 

317. 77. In the late engagement, what loss was suffered 

by the Americans, in killed and wounded ? 

318. 77. What was the loss of the royal army, includ- 

ing prisoners? 

319. 77. Which of the general officers was arrested and 

brought to trial, for misconduct in the battle 
of Monmouth ? 

320. 78. What w as the result ? 

321. 78. Soon after the battle of Monmouth, where did 

the American army take post ? 
222. 78. How long did they remain there ? 

323. 78. To what place, did they then retire ? 

324. 78. Did the French fleet arrive in time for at- 

tacking the British in the Delaware ? 

325. 81. When the most active part of the campaign 

of 1778, was over, on what magnificent plan 
did congress decide ? 

326. 81. When was this to be attempted ? 

327. 81. In what manner, and with what forces? 

328. 83. What was the consequence of a personal con- 

ference between congress and General 
Washington ? 



CHAPTER VI. 

329. 84. What is observed, with regard to the depre- 

ciation of the paper money ? 

330. 84. What effect had it upon the army ? 

331. 88. In what two necessary articles, was the Ameri- 

can army at this time deficient ? 



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Q. P. 

332. 88. To what distressing measure, was Washington 

compelled to resort I 

333. 89. What was, at this time,, the number of the 

northern army of the Americans ? 

S34. 89. What was the number of the British ? 

335. 89. Where were they posted ? 

336. 89. J3y wliat auxiliary, were they supported? 

337. 89. To effectuate what object, did that auxiiiar) 

furnish easy means ? 

338. 89. What was, at this period, a primary object 

with Washington ? 

339. 90. What measure was adopted by Sir Henry 

Clinton, in the hope of alluring the Ameri- 
cans from their fortresses ? 

340. 90. Do you remember what towns were destroyed ? 

341. 90. Against what Indian nations, did Washington 

direct an expedition ? 

242. 90. What country did they inhabit ? 

343. 90. What cause of complaint existed against those 

nations ? 

344. 90. W^hat officer commanded the forces sent 

against them ? 

345. 90. Did he accomplish the object of the expedition? 

346. 90. Did any benefit arise from his operations ? 

347. 90. While the British were laying waste Con- 

necticut, against what fort did Washington 
plan an expedition ? 

348. 91. Describe its situation. 

349. 91. By how many men, was it garrisoned ? 

350. 91. To what officer, was the enterprise assigned? 

351. 91. Was he successful ? 

352. 91. On receiving intelligence of Wayne's success, 

what views did Sir Henry Clinton relin- 
quish ? 



23 

Q. P. 

353. 91. Whither, did he make a forced march ? 

354. 91. By what achievement was the reduction of 

Stony Point speedily followed ? 

355. 91. By whom, was the attempt first conceived and 

planned 1 

356. 91. By whom, was it executed ? 

357. 91. After the defeat of the French and American 

combined forces before Savannah, whither 
did Sir Henry Clinton, with the principal 
part of his army, proceed 1 

358. 92. In wliat month, in the year 1779, did the 

Americans go hito winter-quarters ? 

359. 92. For wliat objects, were the positions chosen 1 

360. 92. Into how many grand divisions, was the army 

formed 1 

361. 92. Under whose command, was placed the nor- 

thern division 1 

362. 92. With what view, was it stationed ? 

363. 92. To what place, did the principal division re- 

tire ? 

CHAPTER VII. 

364. 93. What was the strength of the military estab- 

lishment for the year 1780? 

365. 94. By whom, was the city of Charleston taken? 

366. 94. When? 

367. 94. Had General Washington any personal agency 

in defending it ? 

368. 94. By whom, was the garrison commanded ? 

369. 95. When intelligence of this catastrophe reached 

the northern states, in what condition was 
the American army ? 



Q 
370. 


P. 
95. 


371. 


95. 


372. 


96. 


373. 


96. 


374. 


96. 


375. 


97. 


376. 


97. 


377. 


99. 



24 

V/ith what sort of money, were the troops 

paid 1 
What is observed, respecting it ? 

Under the pressure of sufferings from tliis 
cause, what measure was pursued by the 
officers of the New Jersey Une ? 

96. What particulars did they set forth ? 

What did they further urge ? 

In this state of affairs, what celebrated officer 
arrived from France ? 

With what assurances ? 

When congress could procure neither money 
nor credit for the subsistence of their army, 
by whom was an association formed, to pro- 
cure a supply of necessary articles for their 
suffering soldiers? 

378. .99. What sum did they, in a few days, subscribe ? 

379. 99. What females, about the same time, gave 

large donations for their immediate relief? 

380. 99. Were these supplies, though liberal, sufficient 

for the army 1 

381* 99. So late as the 20th of June, what information 
did General Washington transmit to con- 
gress ? 

382 100. When did the expected French fleet and 
army appear on the coast of Rhode Island? 

383. 100. Of how many vessels, did the fleet consist? 

384. 100. What was the number of the army ? 

385. 100, By whom, was the fleet commanded? 

386. 100. Who was at the head of the army ? 

387. 102. By what incident, were the French fleet and 

army prevented from co-operating with 
the Americans ? 

388. 102. What hopes were nevertheless indulged ? 



25 

Q. P- , . 

B89. 102. When the expectations of the Aniericans 

were raised to the highest pitch, what in- 
telligence arrived ? 

390. 102. To what purpose, did Washington still ad- 

here? 

391. 102. At what place, had Washington a personal 

interview with the French commanders 1 

392. 102. By what event, were all the plans of the al- 

lies, for that season, disconcerted ? 



CHAPTER VIII. 

393. 105. What unpleasant occurrence is recorded 

with regard to a part of the New Jersey 
brigade 1 

394. 105. What determination was in consequence 

formed by Washington? 

395. 105. Which of the Am.erican officers was ordered 

to march against the mutineers ? 

396. 105. What were his instructions ? 

397. 105. What was the result ? 

398. 105. In what way, did Washington endeavour to 

make the late events profitable ? 

399. 105. Were any good effects produced? 

400. 106. When did General Washington commence a 

military journal ? 

401. 107. While the Americans were suffering the com- 

plicated calamities which introduced the 
year 1781, in what operations were their 
adversaries employed ? 

402. 108. In what districts, did the war rage, during 

that year ? 

403. 111. To ensure success to the American arms, 

C 



2G 
Q. P 

what desiderata are said to have been in- 
dispensably necessary ? 

404. 111. To obtain these necessary aids, what mea- 

sure was determined on by congress ? 

405. 111. What officer was selected, to execute their 

purpose ? 

406. 112. By whose influence, was his application 

greatly aided at the court of Versailles ? 

407. 112. What office was then held by Dr. Franklin 

at that court? 

408. 112. Was Colonel Laurens successful in the ob- 

ject of his mission ? 

409. 112. What subsidy did the king of France give to 

his American allies ? 

410. 112. For what sum, did he become their security? 

411. 112. Where was it borrowed? 

412. 112. What co-operation was promised? 

413. 112. What expedition was projected ? 

414. 113. Who was appointed commander of the French 

fleet? 

415. 113. When did he sail from France? 

416. 113. From what port? 

417. 113. By the arrival of these fresh ships, which na- 

tion had the superiority in the West In- 
dies — the English or the French ? 

418. 113. After seeing his convoy out of danger, 

whither did M. de Grasse direct his course ? 

419. 113. When did he arrive in the Chesapeake ? 

420. 115. In the mean time, where did Lord Corn- 

wallis fix his station ? 

421. 116. When did the American and the French 

army commence their march to Virginia ? 

422. 116. When did the combined forces move from 

Williamsburg, for the purpose of investing 
Yorktown ? 



27 
Q. P. 

423. 116. To what station, did the French fleet, at the 

same time, move 1 

424. 116. To effectuate what objects, was its position 

calculated ? 

425. 118. The last hope of the British army having at 

length expired, what measure was adopted 
by Cornwaliis ? 
423. lis. Was his request agreed to ? 

427. 118. V/iiat was the consequence? 

428. lis. Wlvdt number of American and French reg- 

ular troops'were employed in the siege of 
York town ? 

429. lis. By how many militia, were they assisted ? 

430. lis. What number of troops surrendered prisoners 

of war ? 

431. 111). Of these, how many were then capable of 

bearing arms ? 

432. 119. What is observed, respecting the project of 

reducing Lord CornwalHs I 

433. 1 19. After the capture of Lord Cornwaliis, whither 

did Washington, with the greater part of 
his army, march ? 

434. 119. Besides the complete success of the allied 

arms in Virginia, in what other districts 
had great advantages heen obtained by 
the American troops ? 

435. 119. Notwithstanding these successes, what was 

urged' by General Washington ? 

CHAPTER IX. 

438. 120. What object now occupied the unceasing at- 
tention of Washington ? 
437. 120. While he was concerting plans for further 



28 
Q. P. 

operations, what intelligence arrived from 
Europe ? 

439. 121. Who succeeded Sir Henry Clinton, as com- 

mander of the British forces in America ? 

43D. 121. When did he arrive in New York? 

440. 122. When were preliminary articles of peace 

signed, between the United States and 
Great Britain ? 

441. 122. What important demand of the United 

States, was recognized ? 

442. 122. What unpleasant idea mingled itself with the 

exultations of the army ? 

443. 123. While brooding over their gloomy prospects, 

was an anonymous paper circulated ? 

444. 123. What measure did it propose ? 

445. 128. The more eifectually to divert the officers 

from paying any attention to it, what means 
were used by the commander-in-chief? 

44(>. 126. How did he employ the intervening period ? 

447. 131. After Washington had ended his address to 
the assembled officers, did any of them op- 
pose the advice which he had given ? 

443. 131. While their minds were softened by the elo- 
quence of their beloved commander, what 
resolution was oifered, and adopted ? 

449. 132. Instead of turning the discontents of an un- 

paid army to his own ag<^raDdizement, 
what conduct was now pursued by Wash- 
ington ? 

450. 134. What effect was produced by his energetic 

letter to congress ? 

451. 134. Soon after these events, what joyful intelli- 

genc^e arrived ? 

452. 134. To avoid the inconveniences of dismissing a 



29 
Q. P. 

great number of soldiers in a body, what 
measure was adopted 'I 

453. 134. While the veterans, serving under the im- 

mediate eye of their beloved commander- 
in-chief, manifested the utmost good tem- 
per and conduct, what unpleasant event 
occurred ? 

454. 135. To what city, did they march ? 

455. 135. After being there joined by some other troops, 

what was the number of the mutineers ? 

456. 135. Mention their outrageous proceedings. 

457. 135. When this outrage became known to Wash- 

ington, what measure did he pursue 1 

458. 135. Was its suppression easily effected ? 

459. 136. While arrangements were making for the 

final dismission of the army, to what ob- 
ject was General Washington looking for- 
ward ? 

460. 136. To what consideration, was much of his at- 

tention devoted 1 

461. 136. To whom, did he address a circular letter ? 

462. 136. From what place ? 

463. 136. When ? 

464. 139. He mentioned four things, which he conceived 

essential to the well-being and existence 
of the United States, as an independent 
power : — what was the first of these ? 

465. 139. What was the second ? 

466. 139. Mention the third. 

467. 139. Repeat the fourth. 

468. 146. What day was fixed, for discharging that 

part of the army which was engaged to 
serve during the war ? 

469. 146. What orders did General Washington on that 

day issue ? 

c2 



30 
Q. P. 

470. 147. When did the British evacuate New York ? 

471. 147. When General Washington made his public 

entry into that city, in what manner was 
he received ? 

472. 147. Where was then the seat of congress ? 

473. 147. The army being disbanded, for what pur- 

pose did Washington proceed to that 
place ? 

474. 147. On his w^ay thither-, what document did he 

deliver to the comptroller of accounts ? 

475. ]48. How long had the war continued ? 

476. 148. What amount had passed through his hands, 

during all that time '? 

477. 148. Did he make any charge for personal ser- 

vices ? 

478. 148. Who was then the president of congress ? 

479. 151. What is observed, with respect to the military 

services of General Washington, which 
ended with that interesting day ? 

480. 151. Did he ask any thing for himself, his family, 

or relations ? 

481. 151. For whom, did he indirectly solicit favours? 

482. 152. What was the only privilege, which he would 

receive from his grateful country ? 

483. 152. Whither did Washington now^ hasten, with 

ineffable delight 1 



CHAPTER X. 

484. 153. What had always been the favourite em- 

ployment of Washington ? 

485. 153. Was it now resumed by him ? 

486. 153. What svstem did he then secJKvith regret ? 



31 
Q. P. 

487. 153. With the view of introducing a better, in 

what correspondence did he engage 1 

488. 154. What other highly important object, at this 

period, occupied much of Washington's at- 
tention 2 

489. 154. Soon after peace was proclaimed, whither 

did he make a tour ? 

490. 155. With what particular view, did he advocate 

the extension of inland navigation ? 

491. 156. Did the Virginia legislature act on the re- 

commendation of General Washington? 

492. 158. Near the close of the revolutionary war, into 

what society did the officers of the Ameri- 
can army form themselves 'i 

493. 159. Who was placed at its head ? 

494. 160. For want of vigour in the general head, into 

what condition were the United States 
fast dwindling I 

495. 160. What do the private letters of Washington, 

at this time, show 1 
498. 160. In one of his letters, what does he observe, 
respecting the confederation ? 

497. 160. What does he say of congress ? 

498. 162. In his extensive correspondence and inter- 

course with the leading characters of the 
different states, of what measure did he 
urge the necessity ? 

499. 162. By which state, was a proposition first made 

for electing deputies to a general conven- 
tion ? 

500. 164. Whose name did Virginia place at the head 

of her delegates to that convention ? 

501. 165. Where did the convention meet ? 

502. 165. Whom did they unanimously choose for their 

president ? 



32 
Q. P. 

503. 165. When did they close their labours ? 

504. 165. To what body, did they submit the result ? 

505. 165. With what opinion ? 

506. 165. By this new form of government, what pow- 

ers were given to congress ? 



CHAPTER XL 

507. 169. When was it intended that the new gov- 

ernment should commence its opera- 
tions 1 

508. 169. Who w^as elected president of the United 

States ? 

509. 170. When was his election officially announced 

to him? 

510. 170. By whom ? 

511. 170. Was he unanimously elected? 

512. 170. Which city was then the seat of the general 

government ? 

513. 171. Of the numerous addresses, presented to Gen- 

eral Washington, which was particularly 
and universally admired ? 

514. 172. Do you remember the name of the bridge 

over which he had to pass, that was highly 
decorated with laurels ? 

515. 172. As he passed the bridge, in what way was he 

particularly honoured ? 

516. 173. Where was a triumphal arch erected ? 

517. 173. By whose direction ? 

518. 173. What inscription was displayed on the crown 

of the arch? 

519. 173. What inscription appeared on the sweep of 

the arch beneath ? 



33 

Q. P. 

520. 173. The instant when Washington passed the 

arch, what ode did the children begin to 
sing ? 

521. 174. By whom, was he rowed across the bay, from 

Elizabethtown to New York ? 

522. 174. In what species of vessel ? 

523. 174. On the day fixed for his taking the oath of 

office, how was he clothed ? 

524. 174. Who was at the same time vice president of 

the United States ? 

525. 174. By whom, wais the oath administered'? 

526. 183. When Washington commenced his adminis- 

tration, what was the condition of the 
United States 1 

527. 183. In what state, was the treasury ? 

528. 184. Between what country and the United States, 

did animosities to a great degree prevail *? 

529. 184. With what breach, did each charge the 

other 'I 

What claim was made by Spain 1 

From what circumstance ? 

What boundaries were unsettled and in dis- 
pute ? 

What was the whole effective military force 
of the United States ? 

Was their trade more respected than when 
they formed a part of the British empire ? 
184. In what sea, were their vessels exposed to 
capture ? 

From what cause ? 
184. What was the military strength of the north- 
ern Indians, who inhabited the country 
between the Lakes, the Mississippi, and 
the Ohio ? 



530. 


184. 


531. 


184. 


532. 


184. 


533. 


184. 


534. 


184. 


535. 


184. 


536. 


184. 


537. 


184. 



34 

Q. P. 

538. 184. Of these, how many were at open war with 

the United States ? 

539. 184. How many fighting men could the Creeks 

bring into the field ? 

540. 184. With which of the states, were they then at 

war 1 

541. 185. Congress having organized the great de- 

partments of government, whose duty was 
it to designate proper persons to till them ? 

542. 185. Whom did he place at the head of the trea- 

sury department? 

543. 185. Vv'^hom did he place at the head of the de- 

partment of foreign aiiairs t 

544. 185. Wlio was continued in the department of 

war ? 

545. 185. To whom, was assigned the oflice of attorney 

general ? 

546. 185. Who was appointed chief justice ? 

547. 185. Who were appointed associate judges ? 

548. 185. W'hat object was amongst the first cares of 

Washington 1 

549. 185. Wlio were deputed by him, to treat with the 

Creek Indians ? 

550. 185. Wliere did they hold a conference ? 

551. 18G. W'^ere the negotiations successful? 

552. 180. By which of the chiefs, were they broken off? 

553. 18G. From what cause? 

554. 186. By what American officer, were negotiations, 

in the following year, renewed ? 

555. 186. To what city, did he induce the chiefs of the 

Creek nation to come ? 

556. 186. What was the result? 

557. 187. W^ere the pacific overtures, made by W^ash- 

ington to the Indians of the Wabash and 
the Miamis, successful ? 



35 

Q. P. 

558. 187. From what posts, were they said to be fur- 

nished with arms and amnrmnition ? 

559. 187. What American officers were successively 

defeated by those Indians / 

560. 187. How many years elapsed, before they were 

subdued? 

561. 187. By whom, was their subjugation accom- 

plished l 

562. 187. In what year ? 

563. 189. In the progress of the last Indian war, to 

what Indians were repeated overtures of 
peace unsuccessfully made ? 

564. 189. About the same period, what new system 

was commenced for their amelioration ? 

565. 190. When did the president prepare to make his 

long contemplated tour through the south- 
ern states ? 

>66. 190. In passing through them, how was he uni- 
versally received ? 

567. 191. When did an act pass for establishing a uni- 
form militia ? 



CHAPTER XII. 

)68. 195. Who was appointed envoy extraordinary to 

the court of Madrid ? 
)69. 195. In what j^ear ? 
>70. 195. State the substance of the treaty concluded 

with his Catholic Majesty. 
>7L 195. Who had been deputed, by the old congress, 

to negotiate a treaty between the United 

States and Great Britain ? 
.72. 195. When? 



36 
Q. P 

573. 195. Did Great Britain meet this advance of the 

United States? 

574. 195. While the American amhassador urged on 

the court of Great Britain, the necessity- 
imposed upon them, by the late treaty of 
peace, to evacuate the posts on the south 
side of the lakes of Canada, what retort 
was made by that court? 

575. 196. Whom did the British" first send as their min- 

ister to the United States ? 

576. 196. Whom did this advance nduce the president 

to nominate as I'nii^^'L^r plenipotentiary to 
the court of Greac uritain ? 

577. 198. Between what two countries, did a war about 

this time commence ? 

578. 196. What was instantly decided by W^ashington ? 

579. 196. By what means, did he make his decision 

known? -^ 

580. 196. When? 

581. *196. Was the proclamation reprobated by many ? 

582. 196. Have subsequent eveui ' proved the wisdom 

of this measure ? 

583. 196. What wish was then almost universal ? 

584. 197. Of what unjust proceedings, was Britain 

charged by the American people ? 

585. 197. To what cause, was this hostility referred ? 

586. 197. When war with Great Britain seemed ine- 

vitable, by what measure did the president 
compose the troubled scene '^ . 

587. 197. What was the result? 

588. 197. In what manner, did the treaty, when pub- 

lished, operate ? 

589. 198. In what cities, were meetings of the people 

held ? 



37 

Q. P. 

590. 198. What conduct was pursued at those meetings 

in relation to it ? 

591. 199. After the treaty was duly ratified, how was 

it attempted to render it a dead letter 1 

592. 199. Preparatory to this, what motion was made? 

593. 202. Did the president comply with the request 

of the house of representatives ? 

594. 203. What is said, respecting the treaty, when 

carried into operation 1 

595. 205. Was there, &t the same time, any difficulty 

in rel? ;:ion to the line of policy proper to 
be pi^iCL" 2 n regard to France ? 

596. 205. Until wha. ^ ^jiod, had perfect harmony sub- 

sisted between France and the United 
States ? 

597. 205. What event, in France, was nearly cotem- 

porary with the establishment of the con- 
stitution of the United States ? 

598. 205. Who was the first minister plenipotentiary 

from the republic of France to the United 
States? 

599. 205. When di ' he land ? 

600. 205. At what jjlace ? 

601. 205. How was he received there ? 

602. 205. Encouraged by this reception, what illegal 

measures did he undertake ? 

603. 206. While Genet was receiving these flattering 

marks of attention from the people, what 
measure was pursued by the British min- 
ister 1 

604. 206. r^ what occurrence, were the proceedings 

of Genet at Charleston further aggra- 
vated ? 

605. 206. Was the restitution of the captured vessel 

agreed to by the cabinet council of Wash- 
ington ? 

D 



38 
Q. P. 

606. 207. Did M. Genet acquiesce in the decisions of 

the American government ? 

607. 207. From what cause, was he encouraged in this 

line of opposition ? 

608. 208. To effectuate what policy, did Washington 

exert all his authority and influence? 

609. 209. What was at length resolved by Washington, 

in relation to Genet ? 

610. 209. What was the result ? 

611. 209. Who was appointed his successor? 

612. 209. By whom, was Fauchet succeeded? 

613. 209. What present to the United States, was 

brought by his successor ? 

614. 209. By whom, was his animated speech, on this 

occasion, answered ? 

615. 210. What conduct was pursued by Genet's suc- 

cessors ? 

616. . 210. With a view of conciliation, whom did Wash- 

ington appoint minister plenipotentiary to 
the French republic ? 

617. 211. Having inspected his letter of credence, what 

haughty determination was announced by 
the directory ? 

By what mandate, was this followed ? 

To complete the system of hostility, what 
outrage was perpetrated ? 

In the opinion of Washington, to what cause 
was owing the failure of that mission ? 

Before the mission w^as known, what im- 
portant change had occurred in the gov- 
ernment of the United States ? 

How long had Washington been president ? 

What was now his age ? 

How did he announce his intention of de- 
clining a re-election ? 



618. 


211, 


619. 


211. 


620. 


211. 


621. 


211. 


622. 


211, 


623. 


211 


624. 


211. 



Q. p. 

625. 227. With what feeling, was his valedictory ad- 

dress received ? 

626. 228. What means of protection, did he recommend 

for the external commerce of the Union ? 

627. 228. Of what national works, did he recommend 

the establishment 1 

628. 228. Of what institution, in relation to agricul- 

ture ? 

629. 228. Of what scientific academy, did he point out 

the advantages ? 

630. 228. Of what literary institution ? 

631. 231. Do you remember the handsome compliment 

to his predecessor, with which Mr. Adams 
concluded an impressive speech ? 

632. 231. After paying his respectful compliments to 

the new president, for what place did 

Washington set out 1 

633. 231. Did he succeed in travelhng privately, as he 

had desired ? 

634» 232. From whom, in his retirement, did he con- 
tinue to receive the most flattering ad- 
dresses ? 

635. 232. What fovourite pursuits, did he now resume? 

636. 233. What intelligence did he hear with regret? 

637. 233. To what determination, did these indignities 

and injuries at length rouse the govern- 
ment in the hands of Mr. Adams? 

638. 233. To be in readiness to repel a threatened in- 

vasion, what measure was authorized by 
congress ? 

639. 235. Who was appointed commander-in-chief? 

640. 237. What effect was produced upon the French 

government, by these military prepara- 
tions ? 



Q 
641. 


P. 
237. 


642. 


237. 


643. 


237. 


644. 


237. 


645. 


237. 


646. 


237. 


647. 


238. 


648. 


238. 


649. 


238. 


650. 


238. 



40 

In what way, was met by Mr. Adams, the 
pacific communication of France ? 

In whose hands, did the American envoys 
find the government of France ? 

What was the result of the negotiations com- 
menced with him ? 

Did General Washington partake in the joy 
arising from that event 1 

When was he seized with illness 1 

W^ho was his family physician ? 

When did his death occur ? 

Where was his body deposited ? 

When? 

On this memorable occasion, by w^hom was 
the house of representatives addressed ? 
651. 242. Repeat the first resolution reported by the 
committee of both houses of congress, ap- 
pointed to devise the mode by which the 
nation should express its grief. 

Repeat the second. 

Repeat the third. 

Repeat the fourth. 

Repeat the fifth. 

Did Mrs. Washington consent to the request 
of congress, contained in the first resolu- 
tion ? 

What is said, respecting the person of George 
Washington ? 

What idea did his exterior suggest to every 
beholder ? 

What is said of his passions ? 

Did he succeed in conquering them ? 

What is observed, with regard to the powers 
of his mind ? 



652. 


242. 


653. 


242, 


654. 


242. 


655. 


242. 


656. 


243. 


657. 


244. 


658. 


244. 


659. 


244. 


660. 


244. 


661. 


244. 



41 
Q. p. 

662. 244. What mental faculty was his forte ? 

663. 244. With the faculties of what celebrated men, 

are his compared ? 

664. 245. What is observed of Washington, as a military 

man ? 

665. 245. Does the whole range of history present a 

character, on which we can dwell with so 
entire, unmixed admiration ? 

666. 245. What is said of his integrity ? 

667. 245. Of the soundness of what maxim, was his 

conduct an illustration ? 

668. 246. What is said of his composition as a writer ? 

669. 246. What documents will remain, as lasting mon- 

uments of the goodness of his heart, the 
wisdom of his head, and the eloquence of 
his pen ? 

670. 248. What is said, respecting the patriotism of 

Washington ? 

671. 250. In controversies with foreign nations, what 

was his favourite maxim ? 

672. 250. In his transactions with the Indian tribes, by 

what principles was he guided ? 

673. 250. To supply their wants, and prevent imposi- 

tions, what measure did he strongly urge ? 

674. 250. How were the unprincipled restrained from 

preying on their ignorance ? 

675. 252. Repeat the lines cited from Shakespeare. 



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Cobb's Explanatory Arithmetic, No. 1. 
u cc " No. 2. 

Goodrich's History of the United States. 
Peter Parley's History of England. 
Peter Parley's History of South America. 
Peter Parley's School Atlas, 34 Maps. 






